Help a first time mommy... what items were a must have for your newborn?

Help a first time mommy... what items were a must-have for your newborn? vs. what items did you feel were a waste of money?

I also plan to breastfeed, so please give advice on that too! I don't want to overlook or forget anything for his arrival, and am preparing as much as possible!

Thanks!!!!

Help a first time mommy... what items were a must have for your newborn?

Rock N Play, swing, good nursing pillow, lanolin, diapers, aquaphor, onesies, soft easy on/off sleepers, recieving blankets, nursing pads, a good breast pump, breast milk storage bags, bottles, baby bath, baby wash, burp cloths.

Best avice on breastfeeding is use your resources and just nurse baby on demand. Don't worry about a clock or overfeeding just nurse. The more you nurse the better you will build your supply. If you struggle thats ok too, we all did! BF is a skill and that takes time for you and LO to learn. Call your insurance company about a free breast pump and see if you can get a visit with a lactation consultant. Make sure your hospital has LC on staff. Most of all trust your instincts and don't google everything. You will make yourself CRAZY!!

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Musts on my list:

Pack and Play; Swing; Diapers; Wipes; A&D; Aquaphor; Desitin; Baby Body Wash; "wee wee pads"; onesies; footed pajamas; first aid/grooming kit; bottles that include a sterilizer; booster seat/high chair that attaches to a regular chair; Baby clothes hangers - I am sure there is more but I am forgetting

Things that I did not need:

Bassinet (used the Pack and Play); Diaper Genie (I call him my husband); Baby bathtub (used a bath support bather); all the baby lotion I received (I ended up using most of it); bibs (most were cloth and got really gross); baby blankets (super cute, but just got too many)


Didn't breastfeed so I'm no help in that department


Good luck momma!

Re: Help a first time mommy... what items were a must have for your newborn?

My must-have list is:

Bassinet, rock n play, swing, hamper, burp bibs (Dundee mills from BBB), pacifiers - different brands, bottles and extra nipples, Bottle drying rack, diaper bag, swaddlers (I like aden + anais), receiving blankets (I like carters flannel), bath tub, washcloths, onesies and stretchies (just a few - you will get as gifts), carters side snap tee-shirts in long and short sleeves (you will likely not get as gifts), socks, hat, mittens, diaper disposal system, diapers, wipes, baby wash, thermometer, nail scissors, soft brush, car seat, stroller or snap n go (if not part of a system with the car seat), mirror for back of car, car seat cover (shower cap style) for winter.

What I did not use:
Boppy pillow (but I did not breast feed), body support pillow for car seat/stroller

Help a first time mommy... what items were a must have for your newborn?

Rock n play, bottles, breast pump, pjs, onesies, diapers, wipes, diaper cream, boppy (use it to lay baby next to me while I'm on the couch and also for tummy time), lanolin for nipples, car seat, snap n go stroller, Aden and anais easy swaddle blanket, rectal thermometer, bathtub, baby wash, diaper genie, burp cloths (cheap cloth diapers work well), shower cap style cover for car seat, gripe water, infant gas drops.

Don't bother with strap covers or inserts for the car seat. They aren't safe unless they came with the seat.

Barely used my pack n play.

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Breast pump
Nursing pads
Earth Mama Angel Baby Nipple Butter (their brand of Baby Bottom Balm is amazing for the baby)
Models storage bags for breastmilk
Bottles
Boppy nursing pillow
Diapers & wipes (don't need a wipe warmer)
Coconut oil (used it for cradle cap, moisturizer,etc)
Swaddles- we liked the Aden & Anais ones
Baby bath tub w/ sling
Washcloths & hooded baby towels
Side snap tee shirts
Onesies
Nail clipper
Nose Frida
Thermometer
Humidifier
Video monitor
Bassinet
Pack n Play
Swing
Bouncy seat
Activity mat
High chair
Car seat
Snap n go
Bundle me
Ergo baby carrier

Re: Help a first time mommy... what items were a must have for your newborn?

My goodness!
Must haves are not so many...
A few clothes (just an outfit or 2 in newborn: you never know how big they will be)... Be practical & do sleep n plays
A crib... These take a while to get delivered & set up
A place for baby to sleep (I used the bassinet on my pack n play)
Car seat
Early stroller (I have snap n go)
Some diapers (just a few: size newborn)
Diaper cream (I like triple paste)

You can register for more stuff... Much of it, you won't use & you won't need it in the beginning.

I like my:
Bouncer (at 4 mo)
Exersaucer (4 months)
Play mat (2 mo)
Infant to toddler rocker chair
Citi mini (or whatever small stroller)
Ergo & baby bjjorn: I love them both!
Born free bottles for formula & pumped milk: I love this brand

Honestly, after baby 2 & not using a lot, I have slimmed down drastically for baby 3.

Re: Help a first time mommy... what items were a must have for your newborn?

For baby #1 my must haves were:

Swaddles (the easy ones with the Velcro)
sound machine
different brands of bottles and nipples
a GREAT diaper bag that fits everything
Pack n Play
Lots of diapers and wipes
A very good video monitor
lots and lots of extra onsies and absorbent burp cloths (DS spit up after every feeding)

Things I wish I had invested in:
Rock N Play
Formula Pitcher

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